Confinement

• Latest COVID-19 lockdown costing Quebec jobs according to study

  The second wave of COVID-19 is costing Quebec jobs, according to the latest findings.

  Consumer

  Nov 11, 2020
• VPD asking for help locating woman charged in violent sexual assault

  Vancouver police are asking for the public’s help in locating a charged suspect who failed to return to a half-way house.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2020
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• Consumer shopping habits have changed during COVID 19 pandemic, says Couche-Tard

  Alimentation Couche-Tard says shopping patterns have changed during COVID-19 lockdowns with consumers purchasing larger-sized goods.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2020
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• Federal government gives up fight against 15 day hard cap on solitary confinement

  In a notice to the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday, the government said it was discontinuing its attempt to appeal a ruling from Ontario's top court that found long-term segregation to be cruel and unusual punishment.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2020
• Crown seeks 7-8 years for Edmonton women who confined kids to basement

  Two women who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after two children were found confined to an Edmonton basement in 2017 were in court Thursday for a sentencing hearing.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2020
• London police arrest man wanted on assault, robbery charges that prompted sex worker warning

  Police say the suspect tied up a victim, then tasered, assaulted and robbed her before fleeing.

  Crime

  May 3, 2019
• Court of Appeal for Ontario sets 15-day cap on solitary confinement

  The three-judge appeal panel says legislative safeguards are inadequate to avoid the risk of harm to inmates.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2019
• Hamilton man accused of sexually assaulting women he met online

  Hamilton Police say 36-year-old Christopher Yip was taken into custody on Wednesday on charges of sexual assault, forcible confinement and choking.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2019
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• Charges laid against two men in Regina assault investigation

  Two men are facing charges of aggravated assault and forcible confinement.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2018
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• Nova Scotia’s confinement of people with disabilities a ‘lawsuit waiting to happen’

  A Dalhousie law professor said the province should have found housing in the community with supports for the residents, after the review was delivered to senior health officials almost 13 years ago.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2018